Survey findings also show 43 percent of respondent groups have successfully attested to Stage 1 meaningful use criteria, with 34 percent saying they have not yet attested. Out of physician groups who have attested to Stage 1, some 56 percent have received government incentive funds, and 21 percent have not.

Respondents say the most important driver for their EHR purchase is making the practice more efficient (39 percent) and increasing healthcare quality (28 percent).

“This is our fourth in-depth assessment of the Ambulatory EHR marketplace, and we continue to see significant progress in the adoption of Ambulatory EHR solutions across all segments of the market," says CapSite Senior VP and GM, Gino Johnson.

"Additionally, we found physician groups are making headway in attesting to EHR meaningful use for Stage 1 and beginning to formulate strategies for transitioning to new accountable care reimbursement models,” says Johnson.